Cardiac Monitor Tech - Intermediate Care Unit

Cardiac Monitor Tech - Intermediate Care Unit

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per pay period) | Full Time | 3rd Shift - Nights / 12-hour shifts

As a Monitor Tech at Asante, you will make extra money per hour (shift differentials) when working night, swing, and weekend hours:

• $2.15 extra per hour between 11:00pm and 7:00am (Nights)
• $1.27 extra per hour between 3:00pm and 11:00pm (Swing Shift)
• $1.10 extra per hour for weekend shifts

Position Summary

The Cardiac Monitor Tech (also known as a Telemetry Tech) is responsible for the unit's clerical duties, transcription of orders, communication of information and requisition of supplies and equipment. Additional responsibilities include monitoring, documenting and interpreting EKG rhythms and/or hemodynamic lines for assigned patients on the unit under the direction of the RN, LPN, Physician or Physician Assistant. Related responsibilities include documenting and reporting EKG abnormalities, changes, or concerns to the appropriate staff member.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required.
• Successful Completion of a Basic Cardiac Rhythms course and/or the ability to pass Asante's Basic Cardiac Rhythms test is required.
• Clerical, reception, or other healthcare-related experience, preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Computer and typing skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Flexibility in arranging work schedule, preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: As indicated in the requirements noted above, this position requires successful completion of a basic cardiac rhythms course and/or the ability to pass Asante's Basic Cardiac Rhythms test in order to qualify for the position and be forwarded for consideration.

If you have an interest in being eligible for this position, below is a link for a recommended online Basic Cardiac Rhythms course:

https://learn-cardionursing.docebosaas.com/learn/course/external/view/elearning/73/basic-cardiac-arrhythmia-interpretation-certificate-course-145-hours-for-non-nurse-healthcare-providers

If you have already completed the recommended course noted above, or any other online Basic Cardiac Rhythms course, you will still need to challenge and pass Asante's Basic Cardiac Rhythms test in order to qualify for the position.

Working Environment

• Most shifts are 10 - 12 hours (depending on the unit) and will include long periods of sitting, watching monitors and working on a computer.

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary.
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution.
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO).
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans.

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.